Chief Justice eyes 'five major reforms' before 2019 ends
The chief justice has revealed that “five significant” reform initiatives will be unveiled before 2019 year-end to start bringing the judicial system “in line with 21st century best practices”.Brian Moree QC, addressing new attorney admissions to the
Freeport store releases 22 due to 90% fall-off
A major Freeport hardware and supply store has been forced to let more than one-third of its employees go after Hurricane Dorian wiped out 90 percent of its revenue and inventory.
Bahamian distillery's rum hits double gold
A Bahamian distillery yesterday announced that two of its rum brands, pictured, have won “double gold” and “silver”, respectively, at an international industry conference held in Florida. John Watling’s Distillery, located at the 1789 Buena Vista Est
Dorian can 'accelerate' GB tech hub planning
The government’s focus on restoring information and communications services to small Bahamian businesses in Dorian’s wake links directly to the restart of its “technology hub” plan, a Cabinet minister said yesterday.Senator Kwasi Thompson, minister o
Dorian shows why we must retake the Port
What happened in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian makes it imperative that the Government of The Bahamas makes a compulsory acquisition of The Grand Bahama Port Authority.In my opinion, inaction has been the hallmark of the Port Authority since Dori
Dorian Recovery Zones extended to cover GB
THE prime minister yesterday confirmed that the post-Dorian Economic Recovery Zones will be extended to cover Grand Bahama entirely – albeit only for one year.Dr Hubert Minnis, addressing the House of Assembly upon its return from summer recess, made
Port Lucaya owner blasts govt, insurer
The Port Lucaya Marketplace’s owner is accusing the government and his insurer of pressuring him to re-open the complex prematurely given its numerous unresolved “safety” issues. Peter Hunt told Tribune Business he was being “bashed on the head” for
60% non-insurance 'huge factor' for Abaco's rebuild
The Abaco Chamber of Commerce’s president yesterday warned that the 60 percent non-insurance rate will be a “huge factor” limiting the pace and extent of the island’s recovery.Ken Hutton told Tribune Business that the relatively low level of insuranc
'Don't squander chance' for better disaster risk oversight
The Bahamas “must not squander the opportunity” offered by Hurricane Dorian to develop a better “framework” for managing disasters and other major risks, a specialist urged yesterday.Emmanuel Komolafe, a locally-based risk management professional, sa
Renewable provider ‘totally disagrees; on URCA pay proposal
A renewable energy provider yesterday likened the latest regulatory proposal to private well users selling all water they produce to the Water & Sewerage Corporation before consuming it.
Attorney: Use Carnival deal to fund airport
A top Freeport attorney today urges the government to ensure that the Grand Bahama Port Authority’s (GBPA) owners use their Carnival port proceeds to finance airport restoration.
IDB will determine Dorian's full effect
The full cost of Hurricane Dorian could be determined within the month after the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) conducts its assessment, the deputy prime minister said yesterday. K Peter Turnquest confirmed that the multilateral lender will c
BTC's 'marked progress' on infrastructure rebuild
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company’s (BTC) chief executive says the carrier has made “marked progress” in restoring its Dorian-devastated network in Grand Bahama and Abaco.Garfield “Garry” Sinclair said: “In the last three weeks we’ve made marked
Smart phone launch kicks-off BTC's small business month
The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) has launched its Small Business Month by unveiling the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 - the latest in a new line of premium smart phones.Garfield “Garry” Sinclair, BTC’s chief executive, said: “We are continuing t
How to secure GB airport's rebuilding
Dear Editor, I have been gratified by the growing realisation that Grand Bahama International Airport is an essential instrument, and critical, to the rehabilitation and revitalisation of the Grand Bahama economy.Without this our industrial plant will
